So I've met close to 250,000 patients throughout my career and I've got to say this is the first time this has ever happened.
I was doing rounds when I walked into a patient's room. My gut instinct after talking to the pt for 30 seconds was that he was bipolar, very histrionic and labile affect.
So anyway the guy is going on and on and I'm trying to do my H&P. Eventually I finish my exam and I'm on my way out when he says to me, " So how much are you going to pay me?"
- excuse me?
"I just taught you a lesson, I've contributed to your medical experience, so how much are you going to pay me for that service?"
I was laughing on the inside, but he sure caught me off guard, I had to think for a second to actually respond. He had the most serious face, and as much as I wanted to smile and keep walking out of his room, he was looking for a response.
So I tell the guy, I'll pay you in paper. Paper prescriptions when you're discharged. LOL. It was the first thing that came to mind.
I've had thousands of homeless pts who will straight up ask me for money, but nothing ever like this. Weird.
Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.
LOL, I used to work in a state psychiatric hospital and I remember taking care of a bipolar lady who stayed awake for about two straight weeks, with maybe a short catnap or two here and there.
Well, I am ashamed to admit it, but one night while sitting at the desk, I fell asleep. Not a good thing, but I happened to wake up and this lady was standing over me like a vulture. She then handed me a note written in crayon, because they weren't allowed to have pens,and then she walked away. The note said "I need some dental floss... when you come out of your DAZE."
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